Have fun doing crafts or playing games and help to keep kids with special needs stay safe at the exciting summer camp at Camelot for Children in Allentown. Volunteer Buddies are needed for one day or as often as you can, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., June 20 - July 29. Teen buddies, adults, and medical personnel needed. Minimum age 12 or 8 with adult. Contact Lisa Griesemer, 610-791-5683, info@camelotforchildren.org.

Volunteer on the construction site in Allentown with Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley – work is weather dependent and labor intensive. Looking for eager and excited volunteers to help paint foundation walls on our new houses! . Minimum age 18 or 16 with adult. Contact Gina Loiacono, 610-776 7737, gina@habitatlv.org.

Volunteer Drivers are needed to take elderly or disabled people grocery shopping and/or for medical appointments. Mileage reimbursement available and excess automobile insurance provided by ShareCare Faith in Action. Must submit to a criminal background check and attend an orientation training. One to two rides a month makes a difference in someone’s life. Minimum age 21 or 18 with adult. Contact Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com.

YLEAD is a leadership and service program for Lehigh Valley high school students (entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the fall) hosted by Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley. Participants in the program develop critical leadership skills while working to support nonprofit organizations through service projects. Two sessions offered are July 11-15, or July 25-29, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Application and payment options available on our website, www.volunteerlv.org/y-lead . Any questions, contact Jordan, 610-807-0336, youth@volunteerlv.org.

Volunteer Center to receive a brochure listing agencies in need of volunteers at 610-807-0336 or e-mail: vc@volunteerlv.org. Visit our website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.